Main Street in Lights!

Curbed LA posted this fantastic photo yesterday and shared the news that the Los Angeles Department of Transportation is testing out a new LED sign on Main Street downtown.

DOT staffers noticed the lit signs at trade shows and were curious to see how well they performed, said Assistant General Manager John Fisher. The LED signs cost $3,000 a piece compared to $70 for the old reflective signs. The city bought one to try out. So, how's it working?

Fisher couldn't offer his assessment. "It just went up two weeks ago and I haven't seen it at night yet."

What's wrong with the old reflective street signs? Fisher said some low-profile headlights don't illuminate the reflective signs as well. Plus, the increasing number of older drivers may benefit from brighter street signs. But, don't expect to see these signs across the city until the prices drop considerably.